YCSD offers free transportation to students who live within the county and outside designated walking zones.

Bus Schedules and Stops

Approximately one week before the first day of school, bus stops and bus stop times for the upcoming school year can be found in the division website. Instructions to search the E-Link Bus Routes site are provided on the page. Computer labs will also be available at all schools during Open House and New Student Orientation for families and students to access the information.

Bus Stops

All stop times are approximate and based on distance between stops. Actual arrival times can vary due to traffic, weather conditions, student needs, or new/adjusted stops.

Students should arrive at the bus stop between 10-15 minutes before their schedule pick-up time.

Students should remain at the bus stop for at least 15 minutes past the schedule time before leaving.

Walking distance to bus stops:

• Elementary School students: up to .25 mile
• Middle/High School student: up to .40 mile
• After-school activity buses (middle/high): up to 1 mile

My Stop App and Notifications

The "My Stop" app lets families track their child’s bus application which enables notifications as well as tracking services for school bus riders. Transportation department staff also send notifications through the division’s mass communications platform when a bus route encounters an issue or extended delay (typically beyond ten minutes).

Bus Routes and My Stop can be accessed through the school division and all school websites as well as the YCSD app.

NOTE: Runs are continually updated through the first month of school.

Walking to School

Walking to school is discouraged except in neighborhoods designated as walking zones:

• Bethel Manor Elementary School - part of attendance area
• Coventry Elementary School - part of Coventry subdivision
• Dare Elementary School - Grafton Station Apartments
• Mt. Vernon Elementary and Tabb Middle Schools - Kings Villa and Plantation Acres
• Grafton Middle and Grafton High Schools - Glen Laurel and Grafton Woods subdivisions

Students must have written family permission and the approval of the school to walk from neighborhoods in which transportation is provided. Walkers should not arrive at school more than 15 minutes before school starts.

Private Transportation

Students arriving by private vehicle should:

• Arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before school starts
• Be picked up at the appropriate dismissal time
• Avoid driving or parking in bus loading/unloading zones
• Observe posted signs and traffic patterns on school property

Fire Lanes

Fire lanes must remain clear for emergency vehicles. Fire Lanes are marked with yellow paint and/or "No Parking: Fire Lane" signs. Only driver-attended school buses are allowed to stop in Fire Lanes for student pick-up and drop-off. Unauthorized parking in a Fire Lane is illegal and unsafe.